TAMPA, FL (January 15, 2019) — WE ARE GOLF (formerly Golf 20/20) Diversity Task Force will host a Diversity Roundtable on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Orlando Convention Center, during the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The main objectives are to gather golf industry and community-based program leaders in the same room for introductions in hopes of developing long-term, meaningful relationships. The Diversity Roundtable is scheduled from 4:30pm-7:00 pm, on January 23, in room W221-A/B of the West convention hall. It is open to all diversity & inclusion advocates.
Michael Cooper, PhD., Chairman, Diversity Task Force
“We hosted a similar diversity roundtable during last year’s PGA Show,” says Dr. Michael Cooper, Chairman of the WE ARE GOLF Diversity Task Force. “It was a humanizing experience, leaving us convinced that open and honest communications reveal we have more in common, rather than differences. We’re also convinced that this sort of dialogue will lead to greater diversity and inclusion in golf, plus a more positive image of the game/industry.”  Cooper has worked in the golf industry for more than 35 years, including Director of Southeast Regional Affairs with The First Tee, and Director of Diversity for the World Golf Foundation.
James R. Beatty, Executive Editor, African American Golfer’s Digest, serves on the Diversity Task Force and is Chairman of its Recreational Play subcommittee and he will be in attendance.  “This is an opportunity for everyone who is vested in the golf industry to come together and learn what efforts are being made, share their concerns, and suggestions at this Roundtable.” Beatty is well-versed in growing businesses and has worked with hundreds of national, regional, state and local economic development organizations as President of his firms NCS International and Jim Beatty Golf Ventures.
The Diversity Task Force will also have a booth on the exhibitor show floor, booth #2887.  To attend the Diversity Roundtable please RSVP by email to Dr. Michael Cooper.
